VQF – FINMA-recognised SRO for financial intermediaries and advisors
The Financial Services Standards Association (VQF) provides financial intermediaries in Switzerland’s para-banking sector with comprehensive compliance services from a single source. As a centre of expertise, it offers its members a wide range of supervisory, auditing, inspection, training and advisory services.
In addition to its supervisory activities as a self-regulatory organisation (SRO), VQF offers further specialised legal consulting services for financial intermediaries and dealers subject to the Anti-Money Laundering Act (AMLA).
As an SRO officially recognised by the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA), VQF is responsible for supervising its members in relation to the prevention of money laundering and terrorist financing.
Your next steps
Find out when companies and financial intermediaries in Switzerland are subject to the Anti-Money Laundering Act (AMLA).
Find out more about the admission process and submit your application for membership together with the required documents.
The AMLA basic training course provides participants with the essential principles of anti-money laundering and the regulatory requirements applicable to financial intermediaries.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about membership, the obligation to be subject to the AMLA, supervision, training courses and documents.
About us
The VQF – Centre of Excellence for Compliance Services. Originally established as a quality assurance organisation for the Zug financial centre, the VQF has been operating since 1998 as a self-regulatory organisation (SRO) recognised by FINMA in accordance with the Anti-Money Laundering Act (AMLA).
VQF members include financial intermediaries from the para-banking sector, such as payment service providers, credit providers, investment companies, independent asset managers, trustees, lawyers, trust companies and providers of collective investment schemes.
The SRO offers comprehensive compliance management services. In this capacity, the association is responsible for monitoring compliance with the obligations arising from the Anti-Money Laundering Act.
Documents & Forms for Download
In the download area, you will find important documents, forms, regulations and information sheets for members, partners and prospective applicants.
The central document area provides quick access to relevant materials relating to membership, supervision, training and AML compliance.
Get in touch
Do you have questions about membership, whether you are subject to the AMLA, training courses or documents? You can find initial answers in our Frequently Asked Questions.
Should your question remain unanswered, you can reach us via the contact form.